PPT-Complex Spine surgery in the Elderly Patient: When to Say No!

Colin b harris md Assistant professor Spine division Rutgers new jersey medical school DISCLOSURES CONSULTINGTEACHING GLOBUS INC Why are we talking about this today Adult spinal deformity. Anthony J. DiPasquale, D.O.. FACOEP. UMDNJ-SOM. Trauma & Falls in the Elderly Patient. This . Care of the Aging Medical Patient in the Emergency Room. . (CAMP. ER. ). presentation is offered by the Department of Emergency Medicine in coordination with the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging.. In 2014. A . . fusionless. treatment option for scoliosis in the growing . spine. UPDATED. March 2014. Spinal Tethering. Old . use: . FDA . approved as a “dynamic . stabilizer” . in the . posterior. TECHNIQUE. OUTCOMES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY . TYPES. SPINAL FUSION- Immobilization of vertebral bodies/motion segments with instrumentation. DISKECTOMY- Spinal decompression from vertebral disk . herniation. Snyder, DO, FAOCA. Evaluate potential risk factors for frailty of geriatric patients prior to surgical intervention. . Evaluate Pulmonary and Cardiovascular risks in the pre-surgical . patient. Evaluate the Musculoskeletal System and its relationship to the pre-surgical . Pre-op Spine Class . Overview of the spine. Prepare you for your surgery. Decrease your anxiety level. The spine is divided into 3 sections:. Cervical spine-7 vertebrae. Thoracic spine-12 vertebrae. Lumbar spine- 5 vertebrae. Spivak. , M.D.. Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The Patient. 70 y/o male retired opera singer. H/o Ehlers-. Danlos. Syndrome. Multiple prior spinal surgeries:. Initial procedure . – decompression with removal of synovial . The Road To Recovery after Spine Surgery TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Type of Surgery 6 Preparing for Surgery 7 Day of Surgery 11 Days after Surgery 12 Exer The Road To Recovery after Spine Surgery TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Type of Surgery 6 Preparing for Surgery 7 Day of Surgery 11 Days after Surgery 12 Exer The first step in your journey toward a pain-free life is through NU-Spine in Edison, NJ. Contact the practice today to schedule your appointment Tel.: (732) 640-8203 Sarah . M. . McGee, MD. , MPH. Director of Education . Division of Geriatrics. November 7, . 2008. August . 5, . 2009. THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY. Geriatrics Health Professionals.. Leading change. Improving care for older adults.. Surgical Technique During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. A Cervical Spine Binder | 2 This binder is to provide you with information about the process of preparing for your upcoming surgery, hospital stay, rehabilitation and recovery. You will learn:Anatomy formation Neurosurgery Department Cervical disc replacement Mr A Shad Consultant Neurosurgeon University Hospital, Coventry Patient Information Cervical Disc Replacement www.uhcw.nhs.uk - 2 - Your MultiDisciplinary. . Joint . Committee for Spine Surgery. under umbrella of sections of . Neurosurgery, . Orthopedics. & Traumatology. Nanni. Allington & Wilco Peul . > 15 . years. “.